Self Rescue Techniques

Self Rescue Techniques

February 21, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Keystone Canyon

Self Rescue Techniques (3hrs)

Learning how to perform a rescue in an ice-climbing setting with AMGA/IFMGA guide Elliot Gaddy through Red Raven Guides offers a high-level, hands-on education rooted in modern AMGA standards. Under Elliot’s instruction, participants gain confidence with efficient systems for raising, lowering, escaping the belay, and managing complex terrain challenges unique to steep ice. Focused on real-world problem-solving, the course emphasizes clean ropework, sound decision-making, and safe, repeatable techniques that meet the current benchmarks of being in the mountains

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of gear and ice climbing techniques

Cost: $100